Obinna Nwobodo
Defensive midfielder · Cincinnati · MLS · 2026 · updated 2026-11-13
Obinna Nwobodo, 29, plays as a defensive midfielder for Cincinnati in the MLS. This season: 28 appearances, 1,560 minutes, 0 goals and 1 assist, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.71. Among midfielders in MLS he stands out for tackles.
Profile
- Club
- Cincinnati
- League
- MLS
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Age
- 29
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 65 kg
Against every midfielder in MLS
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 28 (21) | – |
| Minutes | 1,560 | – |
| Average rating | 6.71 | – |
| Assists | 1 | 0.06 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.79 | 0.05 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.69 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.17 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.63 |
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.35 |
| Passes | 803 | 46.33 |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.3 | – |
| Crosses | 2 | 0.12 |
| Tackles | 63 | 3.63 |
| Interceptions | 21 | 1.21 |
| Clearances | 36 | 2.08 |
| Duels won | 99 | 5.71 |
| Aerial duels won | 19 | 1.10 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.69 |
| Fouls committed | 34 | 1.96 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | – |
| Red cards | 1 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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